Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 1, 2024 5:25:04 GMT 12
ACT DEAL CAN’T TRUMP TREATY SAYS TRIBUNAL
The Waitangi Tribunal has slammed the Government for putting National’s coalition agreement with ACT ahead of the Treaty of Waitangi.
The tribunal says whatever the coalition agreements say, once ministers are sworn in and the Government is formed, the executive is responsible for meeting the Crown’s obligations to Māori under the Treaty of Waitangi.
The Crown does not have a unilateral right to redefine or breach the terms. The obligation is to honour the Treaty and act in good faith towards the Treaty partner....
waateanews.com/2024/04/30/act-deal-cant-trump-treaty-says-tribunal/
The Waitangi Tribunal has slammed the Government for putting National’s coalition agreement with ACT ahead of the Treaty of Waitangi.
The tribunal says whatever the coalition agreements say, once ministers are sworn in and the Government is formed, the executive is responsible for meeting the Crown’s obligations to Māori under the Treaty of Waitangi.
The Crown does not have a unilateral right to redefine or breach the terms. The obligation is to honour the Treaty and act in good faith towards the Treaty partner....
waateanews.com/2024/04/30/act-deal-cant-trump-treaty-says-tribunal/